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Last?</h1><div data-preamp="social-proof-lessons"></div><div data-testid="byline"><section data-testid="byline" class="css-eoj89x"><div class="css-1q67gt9"><div class="css-xc63cd"><img src="//i0.wp.com/post.psychcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Simay-Gökbayrak-500x500-Bio.png?w=105&h=105" alt=""/></div></div><div><span><span>Medically reviewed by <a class="css-150s69f css-130mbve" href="https://www.psychcentral.com/reviewers/n-simay-gokbayrak-phd">N. Simay Gökbayrak, PhD</a></span></span> — <span><span><span><span>Written by <a class="css-150s69f css-130mbve" href="https://www.psychcentral.com/authors/sian-ferguson">Sian Ferguson</a></span></span></span></span> — <span> Updated on May 13, 2021</span></div></section></div><div><nav id="tab-bar-0" data-testid="tab-bar" class="css-7u7i0a"><ul class="css-17ztj4b"><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#duration-by-bipolar-disorder-type" class="css-yn6ido">Duration by bipolar disorder type</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#degrees-to-mania" class="css-yn6ido">Degrees to mania</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#coping-strategies" class="css-yn6ido">Coping strategies</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#recap" class="css-yn6ido">Recap</a></li></ul></nav><article class="article-body css-d2znx6 undefined"><div class="css-12va8w7"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><div><p class="css-w2pt6r">Bipolar disorder includes manic, and sometimes also depressive, episodes. Here’s how long symptoms of mania and its derivatives can last, depending on your type of bipolar disorder. </p></div></div><div><p>People with bipolar disorder experience <a href="https://psychcentral.com/disorders/manic-episode" class="content-link css-150s69f">manic episodes</a>, as well as depressive episodes, of varying lengths. <a href="https://psychcentral.com/disorders/hypomanic-episode-symptoms" class="content-link css-150s69f">Hypomania</a> is different from mania, and a third type of bipolar disorder can manifest with symptoms of hypomania.</p></div><div><div data-preamp="serena-chatbot"></div></div><div><p>When you’re experiencing a manic episode, you may find that you have more energy and an abnormally elevated mood — be it good or irritable. Your inhibitions may also be lowered. You may often struggle to sleep or relax during these episodes. </p></div><div><p>While you can’t predict exactly how long a manic episode will last, remembering that it won’t last forever can help you get through it.</p></div><div class="css-20w1gi"><aside class="css-0 css-0" data-testid="sticky-inline-ad" data-sticky="false"><div><div data-empty="true" class="css-1sq15os"><div class="css-1hjaa0k"><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div id="inline2__slot" data-adbridg-ad-class="inline2__slot" data-ad="true" class="css-1t05dkn"></div></div></div></aside></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="duration-by-bipolar-disorder-type">How long will a manic episode last, based on my type of bipolar disorder?</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>The length of manic or hypomanic symptoms depends on the <a href="https://www.psychcentral.com/bipolar/types-of-bipolar-disorder" class="content-link css-150s69f">type of bipolar disorder</a> you have, according to the <hl-trusted-source source="National Institute of Mental Health" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="http://nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/bipolar-disorder/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-150s69f">National Institute of Mental Health</a></hl-trusted-source>. The length can also vary from person to person. If you’re undergoing treatment, the manic episode might be shorter or less intense. </p></div><div><p>Generally speaking, these are the durations:</p></div><div><div class="scrollTable css-1iwt4bv"><table class="responsive css-nryjrj"><tbody><tr><th scope="col">Condition</th><th scope="col">Description</th><th scope="col">Average span</th></tr><tr><td><strong>Bipolar I</strong></td><td>Manic episodes of varying lengths. It may or may not include depressive episodes.</td><td>Mania lasts 1 week or longer.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Bipolar II</strong></td><td>Alternating hypomanic (less severe mania in intensity) and depressive episodes of varying lengths.</td><td>Hypomania lasts 4 days or longer.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Cyclothymia</strong><br>(sigh-clo-thigh-me-uh)</td><td>A chronic but milder form of bipolar disorder. Periods of hypomanic symptoms or depression last for at least 2 years.</td><td>Symptoms of hypomania last hours or days at a time for at least a 2-year span.<br><br></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mixed episodes</strong></td><td>A condition in which mania and depression occur <a href="https://psychcentral.com/disorders/mixed-episode-symptoms" class="content-link css-150s69f">simultaneously</a>. You may feel hopeless and depressed, yet energetic and motivated to engage in behaviors that may have harmful outcomes.</td><td>Mania lasts 1 week or longer.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Rapid cycling</strong></td><td>A specifier for bipolar I, II, or cyclothymia. Episodes can cycle <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/rapid-cycling-bipolar" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-150s69f">four or more times in a year</a>. It can happen for a time, at any point in the course of your diagnosis.</td><td>Mania lasts 4 days or longer.</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><p class="responsive"><a href="https://psychcentral.com/bipolar/bipolar-disorder-fact-sheet" class="content-link css-150s69f">You can learn all the facts on bipolar disorder here.</a></p></div><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="degrees-to-mania">Types of bipolar disorder manic episodes</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p class="responsive">As mentioned above, <a href="https://www.psychcentral.com/bipolar/difference-between-bipolar-disorder-1-and-2" class="content-link css-150s69f">symptoms of mania differ by disorder</a>. </p></div><div><p class="responsive">A <a href="https://psychcentral.com/disorders/manic-episode" class="content-link css-150s69f">manic</a> episode is characterized by these outward signs:</p></div><div><ul class="responsive"><li>hyperactivity </li><li>problems sleeping or resting</li><li>rapid speech</li><li>restlessness, fidgeting</li><li>heightened irritability</li><li>extreme happiness and excitement</li></ul></div><div><p class="responsive">During periods of mania, you may make decisions that can result in <a href="https://psychcentral.com/bipolar/spending-sprees-in-bipolar-disorder" class="content-link css-150s69f">long-term consequences</a>. You might also create elaborate plans or start new business ventures. </p></div><div><p class="responsive">The difference between mania and hypomania is that <a href="https://psychcentral.com/disorders/hypomanic-episode-symptoms" class="content-link css-150s69f">hypomania is less intense</a> and shorter in duration.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">Cyclothymia features only symptoms of hypomania, which is why it’s often <a href="https://psychcentral.com/disorders/cyclothymic-disorder-cyclothymia/cyclothymic-disorder-treatment" class="content-link css-150s69f">underdiagnosed and misdiagnosed</a>.</p></div><div class="css-20w1gi"><aside class="css-0 css-0" data-testid="sticky-inline-ad" data-sticky="false"><div><div data-empty="true" class="css-1sq15os"><div class="css-1hjaa0k"><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div id="inline7__slot" data-adbridg-ad-class="inline7__slot" data-ad="true" class="css-1t05dkn"></div></div></div></aside></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="coping-strategies">What should I do while I’m waiting to come down?</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>If you’re currently experiencing a manic episode, there are a few things you can do.</p></div><div><ul><li><strong>Reach out to your treatment team. </strong>Your doctor, psychiatrist, or therapist can help you navigate your episode. They may recommend that you start or change medication. </li><li><strong>Avoid mind-altering substances like alcohol or recreational drugs.</strong> Becoming intoxicated can <a href="https://psychcentral.com/bipolar/cannabis-bipolar-disorder-symptoms#negative-effects" class="content-link css-150s69f">worsen</a> your manic episode or interfere with your medication management.</li><li><strong>Get plenty of sleep.</strong> It might be hard to <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/bipolar-disorder/sleep" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-150s69f">sleep during a manic episode</a>, but try to go to bed and wake up at a regular time. You might find that certain <a href="https://psychcentral.com/lib/14-strategies-for-sleeping-better" class="content-link css-150s69f">sleep hygiene practices</a> help. </li><li><strong>Eat according to a regular schedule.</strong> Hunger can destabilize your mood. Reduce your consumption of caffeine and sugary foods, as these can also affect your mood.</li><li><strong>Spend time with others.</strong> If you attend a support group, this might be helpful. Spending time with people close to you and your condition can help you feel more validated and less isolated.</li><li><strong>Stay consistent with meds. </strong>No matter whether you’re experiencing a manic episode or not, it’s important to consistently take medication that’s been prescribed to you according to your doctor’s directions. Setting a reminder on your phone might help you during episodes.</li></ul></div><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="recap">Recap</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>Experiencing a manic episode can be difficult and stressful. The good news is that, with the help of your therapist and doctor, you can navigate your manic episode well. 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Here’s how long symptoms of mania and its derivatives can last, depending on your type of bipolar disorder. \u003c/p\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"People with bipolar disorder experience \u003ca href=\"https://psychcentral.com/disorders/manic-episode\" class=\"content-link css-150s69f\"\u003emanic episodes\u003c/a\u003e, as well as depressive episodes, of varying lengths. \u003ca href=\"https://psychcentral.com/disorders/hypomanic-episode-symptoms\" class=\"content-link css-150s69f\"\u003eHypomania\u003c/a\u003e is different from mania, and a third type of bipolar disorder can manifest with symptoms of hypomania."},{"tagName":"div","attributes":{"data-preamp":"serena-chatbot"},"source":""},{"tagName":"p","source":"When you’re experiencing a manic episode, you may find that you have more energy and an abnormally elevated mood — be it good or irritable. Your inhibitions may also be lowered. You may often struggle to sleep or relax during these episodes. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"While you can’t predict exactly how long a manic episode will last, remembering that it won’t last forever can help you get through it."}]},{"id":"duration-by-bipolar-disorder-type","title":"Duration by bipolar disorder type","isCollapsable":false,"header":["How long will a manic episode last, based on my type of bipolar disorder?"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"The length of manic or hypomanic symptoms depends on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.psychcentral.com/bipolar/types-of-bipolar-disorder\" class=\"content-link css-150s69f\"\u003etype of bipolar disorder\u003c/a\u003e you have, according to the \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"National Institute of Mental Health\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/bipolar-disorder/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-150s69f\"\u003eNational Institute of Mental Health\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e. The length can also vary from person to person. If you’re undergoing treatment, the manic episode might be shorter or less intense. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"Generally speaking, these are the durations:"},{"tagName":"div","attributes":{"className":"scrollTable css-1iwt4bv"},"source":"\u003ctable class=\"responsive css-nryjrj\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCondition\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDescription\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eAverage span\u003c/th\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBipolar I\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eManic episodes of varying lengths. It may or may not include depressive episodes.\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMania lasts 1 week or longer.\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBipolar II\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAlternating hypomanic (less severe mania in intensity) and depressive episodes of varying lengths.\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHypomania lasts 4 days or longer.\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCyclothymia\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(sigh-clo-thigh-me-uh)\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eA chronic but milder form of bipolar disorder. Periods of hypomanic symptoms or depression last for at least 2 years.\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSymptoms of hypomania last hours or days at a time for at least a 2-year span.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed episodes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eA condition in which mania and depression occur \u003ca href=\"https://psychcentral.com/disorders/mixed-episode-symptoms\" class=\"content-link css-150s69f\"\u003esimultaneously\u003c/a\u003e. You may feel hopeless and depressed, yet energetic and motivated to engage in behaviors that may have harmful outcomes.\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMania lasts 1 week or longer.\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRapid cycling\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eA specifier for bipolar I, II, or cyclothymia. Episodes can cycle \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/rapid-cycling-bipolar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-150s69f\"\u003efour or more times in a year\u003c/a\u003e. It can happen for a time, at any point in the course of your diagnosis.\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMania lasts 4 days or longer.\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"\u003ca href=\"https://psychcentral.com/bipolar/bipolar-disorder-fact-sheet\" class=\"content-link css-150s69f\"\u003eYou can learn all the facts on bipolar disorder here.\u003c/a\u003e"}]},{"id":"degrees-to-mania","title":"Degrees to mania","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Types of bipolar disorder manic episodes"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"As mentioned above, \u003ca href=\"https://www.psychcentral.com/bipolar/difference-between-bipolar-disorder-1-and-2\" class=\"content-link css-150s69f\"\u003esymptoms of mania differ by disorder\u003c/a\u003e. "},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"A \u003ca href=\"https://psychcentral.com/disorders/manic-episode\" class=\"content-link css-150s69f\"\u003emanic\u003c/a\u003e episode is characterized by these outward signs:"},{"tagName":"ul","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"\u003cli\u003ehyperactivity \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eproblems sleeping or resting\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003erapid speech\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003erestlessness, fidgeting\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eheightened irritability\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eextreme happiness and excitement\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"During periods of mania, you may make decisions that can result in \u003ca href=\"https://psychcentral.com/bipolar/spending-sprees-in-bipolar-disorder\" class=\"content-link css-150s69f\"\u003elong-term consequences\u003c/a\u003e. You might also create elaborate plans or start new business ventures. "},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"The difference between mania and hypomania is that \u003ca href=\"https://psychcentral.com/disorders/hypomanic-episode-symptoms\" class=\"content-link css-150s69f\"\u003ehypomania is less intense\u003c/a\u003e and shorter in duration."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"Cyclothymia features only symptoms of hypomania, which is why it’s often \u003ca href=\"https://psychcentral.com/disorders/cyclothymic-disorder-cyclothymia/cyclothymic-disorder-treatment\" class=\"content-link css-150s69f\"\u003eunderdiagnosed and misdiagnosed\u003c/a\u003e."}]},{"id":"coping-strategies","title":"Coping strategies","isCollapsable":false,"header":["What should I do while I’m waiting to come down?"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"If you’re currently experiencing a manic episode, there are a few things you can do."},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReach out to your treatment team. \u003c/strong\u003eYour doctor, psychiatrist, or therapist can help you navigate your episode. They may recommend that you start or change medication. \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid mind-altering substances like alcohol or recreational drugs.\u003c/strong\u003e Becoming intoxicated can \u003ca href=\"https://psychcentral.com/bipolar/cannabis-bipolar-disorder-symptoms#negative-effects\" class=\"content-link css-150s69f\"\u003eworsen\u003c/a\u003e your manic episode or interfere with your medication management.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet plenty of sleep.\u003c/strong\u003e It might be hard to \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/bipolar-disorder/sleep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-150s69f\"\u003esleep during a manic episode\u003c/a\u003e, but try to go to bed and wake up at a regular time. 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